This is Film of the Month – Best in Show
Click here to watch the films from Film of the Month 2009
February 2010
1st place
McCain’s Theory
starring Mark Antoine
“A very well realised short film with strong performances and real French style. Lovely to see such an assured piece of work – congratulations Mark!”
– Katherine Butler
2nd place
SuperBob
by Jon Drever
“Lovely sweet central performance. I really enjoyed the way in which this gentle little short was both wistful and understated and played nicely with the superhero trope. A fine example of what can be achieved with just a camera and a kitchen table. A very close second.”
– Katherine Butler
3rd place
Britain Isn’t Working
“The director has pulled off a real sense of scale very cleverly here – fantastic production values! A nice sense of satire though I thought perhaps the script could have done with some extra bite.”
– Katherine Butler
January 2010
1st place
Night School
by Katie Crook
“My vote goes to Night School. It utilized a simple situation in a way that kept us always off balance and used all the creative elements to enhance the mood and situation that felt unique to the work. The elements all felt in service to its common vision and very effectively captured both the confusion, pleasure, and energy of youth”
– Ted Hope
2nd place
Xmas eve
by Tova Leigh
“This film is best served by the endearing portrait of it’s homeless man hero. The three types of characters found in the film will be familiar to any regular viewer of short, indie film. ‘Xmas Eve’ has been made in a professional and confident manner but failed to take us to any place new or revealing.”
– Ted Hope
3rd place
Ami
“A charming and attractive animation that makes good use of its black & white imagery. Sweet, but I wished it had left its safe confines more”
– Ted Hope
